This is a short introduction to wood turning on a lathe. You will learn about the tools involved, how to keep them sharp, how to mount a blank on the lathe and how to use different lathe chisels to create different forms. The hope is that by the end of the class you will have an understanding of basic woodturning techniques and skills, as well as having something that you have turned yourself. This can be anything that can feasibly be turned from a roughly 2" x 2" x 12" spindle blank; the kinds of things people often make are spurtles, honeydrippers, pestles, spinning tops or rolling pins.
We have four wood lathes, one per attendee, and you will be working individually with the support of our class teacher.
This class is aimed at people who have never turned wood before.
Beginners and non-ETL members are welcome!
This class counts as a lathe induction, meaning that if you are already a member (or if you sign up for membership after this class), you will be able to use the lathes whenever you come along to Tool Library open sessions (so long as the workshop lead is happy with this at the time).
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Prerequisite: None
Materials: (all included) - reclaimed hardwood
Tools: Lathe, lathe chisels
Cost: £50 Standard | £45 ETL Members* 10% Discount | £40 Concession
*Proof of ETL membership required for discount when attending the workshop.
**** NOTE: Please notify us before booking a ticket for a minor. The workshops at the Edinburgh Tool Library are for participants age 18 or over but we might welcome minors 15 - 17 when accompanied by a parent/guardian. We will consider if the workshop is appropriate for a minor and reserve the right to confirm or cancel the booking. Thank you for your understanding and please do get in touch beforehand.
Contact details: alys@edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk
